{"product_id":"little-shaq-takes-a-chance-paperback","title":"Little Shaq Takes a Chance - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eShaquille O'Neal\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eTheodore Taylor\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis new story in the exciting series created by Shaquille O'Neal and illustrated by Coretta Scott King\/John Steptoe New Talent award winner Theodore Taylor III, encourages kids to find their own true talents. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Like most kids, Little Shaq doesn't love trying new things, especially if he might not be very good at them. So when his class is assigned projects for the school's upcoming art show, he's not sure that his skills will transfer from the basketball court to the art studio. Rosa Lindy and Barry have their projects all figured out. Can Little Shaq find the confidence to embrace his own style and create a piece for the show? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eContinuing this series that celebrates community, family, and education, \u003ci\u003eLittle Shaq\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eTakes a Chance \u003c\/i\u003ewill inspire readers the to be brave, have fun, and love reading \u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShaquille O'Neal\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of the Little Shaq series, a retired basketball legend, a businessman, and an analyst on the Emmy award winning show, \u003ci\u003eInside the NBA on TNT\u003c\/i\u003e. During his 19-year NBA career, O'Neal was a four-time NBA champion, a three-time Finals MVP, a 15-time All-Star and was named the 1993 Rookie of the Year. Since his rookie year, O'Neal has been an ambassador for the Boy's and Girl's Clubs of America, a group with whom his relationship goes back to his youth in New Jersey. Passionate about education, he has earned his Undergraduate degree from LSU, an MBA from University of Phoenix and his PhD from Barry University. \u003cbr\u003ewww.shaq.com\u003cbr\u003e@shaq \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eTheodore Taylor III\u003c\/b\u003e is the illustrator of the Little Shaq series and was awarded the 2014 Coretta Scott King\/John Steptoe New Talent Award for his first picture book \u003ci\u003eWhen the Beat Was Born\u003c\/i\u003e. An artist, designer, and photographer, Theodore received his BFA from Virginia Commonwealth University and lives in Washington, DC, with his wife and son.\u003cbr\u003ewww.theodore3.com\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 x 7.9 x 5.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 25, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Little Shaq Takes a Chance\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770608386336,"sku":"9781619638785","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/3dd245be4a18f1fd24af3c76046d347b.webp?v=1780375108","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/little-shaq-takes-a-chance-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}